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About W. Mark Belanger*

Associate Counsel

Mark practices in the area of immigration and personal injury law, in both the United States and Canada. Mark is licensed in Washington State, the Federal Courts of the United States (9th Circuit), and in British Columbia, Canada.

Aside from representing corporations and individuals in a wide range of immigration and citizenship matters, Mark is very involved in the firm’s practice of representing both Canadian and U.S. citizens with their cross border personal injury claims.

In addition to his practice experience, Mark regularly attends continuing legal education seminars, to further develop his trial and advocacy skills, and to remain current on the latest changes in the law. Mark is one of a select group of lawyers in the Vancouver area that focuses his practice on cross border matters.

Outside of work, Mark is a family man. He enjoys spending time with his wife, son and two dogs. He enjoys skiing in the winter, golfing in the summer, and tries to cycle to work on a daily basis. Mark is also actively involved in mentoring young lawyers and giving them guidance, whether it be through formal mentoring programs or when he is personally contacted by aspiring cross border lawyers.

Mr. Belanger is also a member of the following associations:

Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) (Formerly WSTLA)
American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia (TLABC)
Washington State Bar Association
Law Society of British Columbia

Publications

	Making Cents Of It All Calculating Attorney Fees in U.S. Subrogation Claims. Bartalk, October 2009
	Subrogation Liens Arising Out of A BC MVA Assisting an American citizen involved in a motor vehicle accident in British Columbia. WSAJ Trial News, October 2010. Volume 46, Number 2
	When a work visa won't do The Lawyers Weekly, May 13, 2011. Helping B-1 business travellers get to the U.S.

 

Notable Cases

	Goettemoeller v. Twist. 2011 WL 1347228. April 11, 2011 Mr. Belanger was lead counsel in this published decision, in which the Washington Court of Appeals further defined what constitutes effective service on an out of state resident.

 

*Personal Law Corporation